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Ranking Everton’s three best players this season as Jack Grealish narrowly misses out

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Everton have enjoyed a pretty productive season so far, as they reside in the top half of the Premier League table.

David Moyes has had his critics, but few could argue that he’s done a magnificent job since returning to Everton.

This time last year, the Toffees were in a relegation battle, and now they’re in a chase for European football.

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Everton manager David Moyes.

The Scotsman has not just recruited well, but he’s also improved so many of the existing players who Sean Dyche failed to get a tune out of.

With all that said, we’ve ranked the three best players this season under Moyes.

3) Iliman Ndiaye

Iliman Ndiaye has established himself as Everton’s most valuable player this season, according to CIES Football Observatory’s data.

Ndiaye has registered seven goal involvements for the Toffees, which is a commendable tally considering he missed a large portion of the season through AFCON.

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David Moyes said every player has his price… 😫

Everton winger Iliman Ndiaye playing in the Carabao Cup and in the Premier League.
Credit: Getty Images/Clive Mason/Chris Brunskill/Fantasista.

Ndiaye’s form has alerted the likes of Manchester United and Arsenal, however, the Toffees winger has already said he’s happy on Merseyside.

Appearances22
Goals5
Assists2
Ndiaye’s stats

2) Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall has arguably been the signing of the summer in the Premier League, let alone just for Everton.

Dewsbury-Hall joined in a £28m switch from Chelsea, and already he’s proving to be an absolute bargain.

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Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall celebrates for Everton and Alan Myers quote.
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Moyes has been blown away by Dewsbury-Hall’s impact and believes he should be in contention for the England squad.

Appearances20
Goals5
Assists4
Dewsbury-Hall’s stats

1) James Garner

James Garner has started every single Premier League game this season, and has only been substituted once.

Garner has the most tackles and interceptions in the division, even more than Chelsea’s £115m midfielder Moises Caicedo.

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Thomas Tuchel has not called him up to a squad yet…

ames Garner of Everton applauds during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Everton at Molineux.
Credit: Getty Images/Simon Stacpoole/Offside.

As well as his defensive duties, the former Manchester United star has chipped in with six goal involvements.

Everton fans reckon Garner is worth at least £75m, and who could disagree after the season he’s having.

Appearances29
Goals3
Assists3
Garner’s stats

The 24-year-old was rewarded with a new contract last month, extending his stay at the Hill Dickinson Stadium until 2030.